Senior Director, Manufacturing Operations

Senior Director, Manufacturing Operations

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. At Edwards Lifesciences facilities around the world, our Manufacturing teams create the tools, technologies, and devices that transform patients’ lives.

As a Senior Director, Manufacturing Operations you will lead teams that help us turn innovative ideas into reality. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs.

We’re looking for an experienced leader who has a passion for manufacturing operations. Someone experienced in building a strong team, while also being accountable for results.

Someone good at both running traditional manufacturing lines and scaling for new ones. We’re also looking for someone with a continuous improvement mindset and forward thinking.

This role reports directly to the Plant GM and is an integral part of the site leadership team.

How you’ll make an impact :

• Direct team members and manufacturing activities with overall responsibility of developing systems, planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, recommending and implementing changes to methods through several department managers.
• Drive manufacturing culture, engage staff morale, and ensure employees' safety.
• Develop a robust talent development and succession planning in alignment with functional growth strategies across the manufacturing organization
• Collaborate with network leadership to develop operational strategy. Partner with cross-functional groups / resources to achieve tactical execution of business objectives
• Oversee the implementation of multiple strategic manufacturing project portfolios activities (e.g., Lean initiatives and plant projects) including prioritizing and selecting appropriate projects.

Lead in identifying risk, developing complex mitigation strategies, alternative solutions, resolving issues, etc. in collaboration with cross functional groups

• Collaborate and align with other plant leadership in driving standardized and optimized manufacturing operations programs
• Responsible for meeting operational performance and strategic objectives (e.g., finance, absorption, manufacturing cost, quality, safety, environmental compliance, MPS targets, capacity)
• Drive a value stream mindset and culture of continuous improvement based on Lean and Six Sigma principles and EW Production System (EPS)

What you’ll need (Required) :

• Bachelor's Degree in related field & skill levels exceeding the requirements of the Director
• Demonstrated track record in operations management

What else we look for (Preferred) :

• 14+ years of related experience
• Experience working in a regulated industry
• Proven successful project management leadership skills
• Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
• Expert understanding of manufacturing procedures while looking beyond existing methodologies and own discipline to define and resolve complex problems
• Expert understanding of related aspects of manufacturing processes and / or systems
• Expert knowledge of financial acumen as it relates to manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to direct teams and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions including hire / fire authority and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relations
• Ability to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations that clearly demonstrate the value of manufacturing to the business
• Serve as core partner to senior leaders in Business Units, Functional Groups, Regions and IT
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts and Six Sigma
• Conduct business and technical briefings for senior and top management and for external representatives
• Regularly interacts with executives and / or major customers; interactions frequently involve special skills, such as negotiating with customers or management or attempting to influence senior level leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization
• Dedicated to quality client service and pro-active and responsive to client needs.
• Develop peer, cross functional and cross business relationships to maximize best practice sharing and team effectiveness.
• Support and solicit input from team members at all levels within the organization

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination.

If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement.

This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.